How far is Indianapolis, IN from Cambridge City, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Cambridge City, IN is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.07 mi
01h 12m
Flight
52.46 mi
84.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.46 mi
Kilometers
84.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.07 mi
Kilometers
96.67 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 3:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Cambridge City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indianapolis
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cleveland
IN

City in Indiana, USA

From Indianapolis
30 mi
00h 36m
To Cambridge City
30.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Cambridge City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Cambridge City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    11 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Monument Circle

    606 ft · 23 sec · Monument Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    2837 ft · 2 min · East Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Park Avenue

    158 m · 20 sec · North Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Ohio Street

    1494 ft · 53 sec · East Ohio Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Pine Street

    1294 ft · 34 sec · North Pine Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    38 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    905 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1: Hagerstown, Connersville

    1562 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Cambridge City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
54.7 mi · 91%
Main Street
0.9 mi · 1%
East Market Street
0.54 mi · 1%
SR 1
0.3 mi
East Ohio Street
0.28 mi
North Pine Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

54.5 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cleveland
00h 36m from Indianapolis
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cambridge City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Cambridge City?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Indianapolis and 30.1 miles from Cambridge City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cambridge City.

Stop Ideas Near Cleveland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cleveland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cleveland.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

47 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Cambridge City. Straight-line distance: 52.46 mi (84.42 km).

Indianapolis

#1 Indianapolis

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

Population877,903
Coordinates39.7683800, -86.1580400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Cambridge City

#2 Cambridge City

Town in Indiana

Population1,744
Coordinates39.8125500, -85.1716300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Cambridge City (-85.17163, 39.81255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.02 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.99
4.24 gal · 16.04 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.99 $15.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.02 $18.03
Premium $4.65 $9.87 $19.73
Diesel $5.30 $11.24 $22.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Cambridge City. The current time is 01:14:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.